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April 3, 2025 Governor Umo Eno Directs SSG to Take Over Infrastructure and Asset Management Agency
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Governor Umo Eno Directs SSG to Take Over Infrastructure and Asset Management Agency

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has directed the Office of the Secretary to State Government; Prince Enobong Uwah to take over the supervision of Akwa State Infrastructure and Asset Management and Maintenance Agency.
The Governor gave the directive today at the State Executive Council meeting he presided over at the Hilltop Mansion in, Uyo, with effect from Wednesday, 2nd April 2025.
The Governor also approved the establishment of the Department of Occupational Safety following a memorandum by the Head of Civil Service pursuant to the Governor’s directive for the recruitment of Safety Officers.
The State’s Chief Executive also directed Sterling Petrochemicals and Fertilizer Limited to revert and limit its operations to the 1,000 hectares of land allocated to the company.
The directive came after the State Executive Council undertook a thorough review of complaints by oil communities in the areas operated by Sterling Petrochemicals and Fertilizer Limited.
The Government also warned Sterling Petrochemicals to stay within the 700 hectares of buffer zone set and stop further encroachment into unapproved land and closure of any creeks in any part of Akwa Ibom State.
April 3, 2025 Donald Trump Attacks Nigeria’s Exports with New 14% Tariff
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Donald Trump Attacks Nigeria’s Exports with New 14% Tariff

US President Donald Trump has announced that exports from Nigeria to the United States will now be subjected to a 14 per cent tariff.

The decision, which was made public during a ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ event in the Rose Garden on Wednesday, is part of a broader strategy aimed at rebalancing global trade and addressing perceived unfair trade practices.

The newly introduced 14 per cent tariff marks a significant shift in U.S.-Nigeria trade relations, with the U.S. government citing an ongoing trade imbalance.

According to the Trump administration, Nigeria imposes a 27 per cent tariff on U.S. exports, a disparity the U.S. claims has long been detrimental to American businesses and consumers.

In response, the U.S. has now imposed a new tariff on Nigerian exports to mitigate what they argue is an unfair trade arrangement.

In his address, Trump framed the tariff as part of a larger initiative to protect American industries and ensure that foreign nations play by what he described as “fair” trade rules.

Trump declared the start of what he called a new era of “fair trade,” promising to “supercharge America’s industrial base” and force open foreign markets long accused of shutting out U.S. goods.

“This is one of the most important days in American history,” Trump said. “We will supercharge our domestic industrial base. We will pry open foreign markets and break down foreign trade barriers, and ultimately, more production at home will mean stronger competition and lower prices for consumers.

“This will be, indeed, the golden age of Americans coming back. We’re going to come back very strongly.”

Aside from Nigeria, some African countries that will bear the brunt of the new policy include: Algeria (30 per cent); Lesotho (50 per cent); Mauritius (40 per cent); Kenya (10 per cent); Namibia (21 per cent) and Ethiopia as well as Ghana 10 per cent apiece. South Africa was handed down a reciprocal tariff of 30 per cent.

April 3, 2025 Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa Says He’s Not Against Any Political Rallies
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Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa Says He’s Not Against Any Political Rallies

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his administration would always abide by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in respecting the fundamental rights of individuals but will ensure that the prevailing peace and security of the state was not compromised.

Senator Diri stated this on Wednesday at the 158th state executive council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa.
The governor explained that the administration would not stop any group from holding rallies in the state but emphasised that it would be unwise and counter-productive at a time lasting peace was being sought to address the political crisis in Rivers State.

He noted that Rivers and Bayelsa were sister states and that whatever happened in Rivers had a ripple effect in Bayelsa, and enjoined well-meaning Bayelsans to work with the government in maintaining law and order in the state.

His words: “Let me make this clear. We are not a government that goes against the rule of law. We cherish and protect the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. And in so doing, we abide by every bit of the Constitution.
“A state of emergency has been imposed in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu has the power to do so. All we can do from our end is to see how we can bring lasting peace to Rivers State.
“Bayelsa and Rivers are sister states and whatever happens there has some degree of effect on our state and vice versa. And then some persons say they want to hold a mega rally and all that here.
“We are not yet in a political season. l am not stopping anybody from exercising his fundamental human rights but as the chief security officer of the state and with information at my disposal, we must keep the peace of the state. Nobody should come and rock the peace and security of this state.”

The governor noted that the proper protocol for such rallies should be followed by first informing the state government just as wife of the President and First Lady had done about her visit to the state on Thursday on the invitation of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

He urged people of the state to turn out en masse to accord the First Lady a rousing reception.

April 2, 2025 “Iceman” Van Kilmer Dies at 65
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“Iceman” Van Kilmer Dies at 65

Val Kilmer, one of the biggest Hollywood actors of the 1990s who shot to fame playing Iceman in the original “Top Gun”, has died aged 65 after a career of memorable hits and on-set bust ups.

The cause of death was pneumonia, his daughter Mercedes Kilmer told the New York Times on Tuesday, which was the first publication to announce the news.

He battled throat cancer after being diagnosed in 2014 and appeared in the “Top Gun” sequel and a 2021 documentary appearing physically diminished and with a raspy voice.

His film credits include blockbusters such as Oliver Stone’s “The Doors,” in which he played Jim Morrison, as well as a short-lived stint as Batman in “Batman Forever” in 1995 opposite Jim Carrey and Tommy Lee Jones.

“Once you’re a star, you’re always a star. It’s just ‘what level?’” he told the Hollywood Reporter in an interview in 2012.

“And I was in some big, wonderful movies and enjoyed a lot of success, but I didn’t sort of secure that position.”

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